Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)

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3712 Ovilla Rd

Red OakTX75154
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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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ENNIS TRAILS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ENNIS TRAILS

600 s Sonoma TrlEnnis, TX 75119
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Colonial Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Place

2401 Yorkstown DrEnnis, TX 75119
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065
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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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606 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

606 W Main St

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Emerald Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Gardens

901 N I-45Ennis, TX 75119
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Lexington Arms
4 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Arms

418 Lexington DrWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Crystal Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Ridge

1500 N 9th StMidlothian, TX 76065
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at ENNIS TRAILS priced from $600. Grand Reserve in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $603. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ENNIS TRAILSA11BR,1BA$600
Grand Reserve1x11BR,1BA$603
Country Lane Seniors Community1x11BR,1BA$620
Townhouse ApartmentsA1 One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$999
Ennis Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Park at Heritage HillsA21BR,1BA$1,084
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Emory on Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Julian at South PointeA11BR,1BA$1,200
Pecan RidgeB-12BR,2BA$1,208

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Oxford at Crossroads Centre in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the C2 3x2 Flat Model at Bent Tree Townhomes starting at $1,387 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.42
Ennis Place Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.39
Spyglass Of EnnisB22BR,2BA$1.39
The Park at Heritage HillsB12BR,2BA$1.47
Pecan RidgeB-12BR,2BA$1.43
ENNIS TRAILSA11BR,1BA$0.80
Grand Reserve1x11BR,1BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellis County?

The cheapest apartment in Ellis County is ENNIS TRAILS which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Ellis County costs $8,280.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellis County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Ellis County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ellis County?

Cheap apartments in Ellis County have an average cost of $292 which is $7,988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellis County.

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